Enrollment
41
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowling Green, KY
Lighthouse Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210573001926
👥 S:T ratio 85
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Academy ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-76% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lighthouse Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lighthouse Academy
Lighthouse Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enrolling 41 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.7:1, Lighthouse Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of Kentucky schools and 76% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 83.6% of students qualify for free meals, 41% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Kentucky schools, with 41 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 41 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bowling Green's high schools, it stands alongside South Warren High School (1,548 students): Lighthouse Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (3.7:1 vs 20.6:1).
Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students) and Greenwood High School (1,451 students) alongside Lighthouse Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lighthouse Academy compares
Lighthouse Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.7:1 | ▼ 76% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.7:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 2% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 41 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 14.6%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Lighthouse Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes Lighthouse Academy.
$11,423
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 44.6%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lighthouse Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Bowling Green
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Warren High School
Standard public school
1,548 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Greenwood High School
Standard public school
1,451 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Bowling Green High School
Standard public school
1,377 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Warren Central High School
Standard public school
1,070 students 16:1 students per teacher
Warren East High School
Standard public school
967 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Geo International High School
Alternative education program
148 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~41 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Academy
How many students attend Lighthouse Academy?
Lighthouse Academy has 41 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy is 3.7:1, which is 76% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 76% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lighthouse Academy?
83.6% of students at Lighthouse Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Academy is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Academy?
Lighthouse Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lighthouse Academy rank among high schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Academy ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Bowling Green, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
Is Lighthouse Academy a good school?
Lighthouse Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Warren County?
Besides Lighthouse Academy, Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students), Greenwood High School (1,451 students), and Warren Central High School (1,070 students). See the Warren County district page for the complete list.
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